Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
aftermath	17	17
aftermaths	18	18
aftermost	15	15
afternoon	14	14
afternoons	15	15
afterpiece	19	19
afterpieces	20	20
afters	9	9
aftershave	19	19
aftershaves	20	20
aftershock	22	22
aftershocks	23	23
aftertaste	13	13
aftertastes	14	14
aftertax	18	18
afterthought	22	22
afterthoughts	23	23
aftertime	15	15
aftertimes	16	16
afterward	16	16
afterwards	17	17
afterword	16	16
afterwords	17	17
afterworld	18	18
afterworlds	19	19